Senior Manager, Project Governance & Planning - Global HRRequisition ID: 260526Location(s): Canada – Ontario – TorontoJoin a purpose-driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.The Senior Manager leads and oversees the governance of Global HR's project portfolio in Canada, ensuring plans and initiatives are executed in alignment with business strategies and objectives while adhering to internal policies and procedures.The Senior Manager provides financial expertise and portfolio guidance to the HR community. This role is responsible for portfolio planning, prioritization, business case approvals, and monthly project forecasting. It oversees executive portfolio reporting and ensures compliance with the Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF).Acts as a central point of contact with the Enterprise PMO, ensuring projects meet financial and governance requirements from initiation through post-implementation. Also accountable for day-to-day OPEX management, including FTE forecasting and expense oversight.Is this role right for you? In this role you will:Lead a customer-focused culture to deepen relationships and leverage broader bank capabilitiesDrive adoption of project initiation, prioritization, and business case processesLead HR Divisional PMO governance function and partner with Enterprise PMO (EPMO)Ensure compliance with project governance gates (prioritization, approvals, PIR, benefits validation)Oversee monthly portfolio reporting to Global HR Steering Committee,



highlighting risks and mitigationCollaborate with HR leadership on annual portfolio planning and prioritizationProvide financial and governance guidance to project managers and leadsContinuously improve portfolio monitoring and reporting using financial data insightsMaintain knowledge of Enterprise Delivery Framework updates and toolsManage HR Services OPEX including FTE forecasting and expense approvalsPromote effective risk management aligned with the Bank's risk cultureBuild and lead a high-performing, inclusive team with a focus on development, succession, and engagementDo you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:5+ years managing and forecasting department budgets (Capex/Opex)5+ years in financial analysis and reporting (CPA, CFA considered an asset)5+ years in project portfolio planning and management (prioritization, capacity planning, cost estimating)Advanced analytical and executive presentation skills (Excel, PowerPoint)3+ years in program/project governance methodologiesKnowledge of project lifecycle (PMP or similar certification is an asset)We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Manager, Project Governance & Planning - Global Hr (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto